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Boracite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96   
2.08-2.16   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
distinct/good on {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Boracite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Chabazite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Boracite and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.

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